GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımGESTAŞ Sea Transport announced an important change regarding the current ferry service status on the Çanakkale Strait routes and the online reservation system for return journeys from Bozcaada, effective Monday, September 21, 2026. Accordingly, while the Çanakkale - Kilitbahir and Çanakkale - Eceabat routes continue to operate according to the schedule, services on the Lapseki - Gelibolu route are being maintained without a fixed schedule. Furthermore, with the end of the summer season, the online reservation system applied for return journeys from Bozcaada has been discontinued as of September 15, 2026; passengers will now make their crossings on a first-come, first-served basis.
Çanakkale Strait Route Service Status on Monday, September 21, 2026
According to the statement made by GESTAŞ, ferry services in the Çanakkale Strait have been updated as follows for Monday, September 21, 2026:
- Çanakkale - Kilitbahir Route: Services continue according to the determined schedule. Passengers traveling between Çanakkale Pier and Kilitbahir Pier are advised to check the current timetables.
- Çanakkale - Eceabat Route: Services on this route also continue to operate according to the schedule. It is important for passengers traveling to Eceabat Pier to follow the updated timetables.
- Lapseki - Gelibolu Route: Services between Lapseki Pier and Gelibolu Pier continue without a fixed schedule. Passengers traveling on this route are advised to arrive at the pier early, considering that services may be arranged instantly based on demand.
Change in Online Reservations for Bozcaada Return Journeys
With the end of the summer season, the online reservation system applied for return journeys from Bozcaada Pier has been discontinued as of September 15, 2026. From this date onwards, passengers returning from Bozcaada will make their ferry crossings without online reservations, on a first-come, first-served basis at the pier. This change signifies the end of a system implemented specifically to manage high demand during the summer months. It is important for passengers to consider this new practice when planning their return journeys and to be prepared for potential crowds.
Current Information and Contact
GESTAŞ recommends that passengers follow the official communication channels of GESTAŞ Sea Transport for cancellation/additional service information and all other current announcements. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information, you can call the GESTAŞ Communication Center at 444 0 752 or check the current ferry schedules at gdu.com.tr/gduonline/sefer-tarifeleri. Obtaining information from these sources before making your travel plans will help prevent potential disruptions.